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minus-squareJohnDClay@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·1 year agoInterestingly, Japan does this now. They tear down and rebuild wooden houses about every 20 years and concrete every 30. But the cause for Japan is earthquakes which I don’t think would apply much here.
Interestingly, Japan does this now. They tear down and rebuild wooden houses about every 20 years and concrete every 30. But the cause for Japan is earthquakes which I don’t think would apply much here.